isogeneic

adjective

iso·​ge·​ne·​ic ˌī-sō-jə-ˈnē-ik How to pronounce isogeneic (audio) -ˈnā- How to pronounce isogeneic (audio)
: syngeneic
an isogeneic graft

Word History

Etymology

alteration of isogenic, after allogeneic, syngeneic

First Known Use

1963, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of isogeneic was in 1963

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“Isogeneic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isogeneic. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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